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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.53, 4,611.79 and 1,924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.53, 4,611.79 and 1,924.94 is: 2,656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.53 : 4,611.79 = 1,924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.53/4,611.79 = 1,924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.53x = 4,611.79 × 1,924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.53x = 8,877,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,877,395.98/3,341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.69

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